This section establishes the requirements to be met by an Organisation seeking approval as a Maintenance Training Organisation (MTO) to conduct training and examination as specified in DASR 66.
An MTO shall be a legal entity, a part of a legal entity or part of a military organisation. GMGM
Such an MTO may conduct its activity from more than one address.
The application form should contain the information required in the DASR Form 12.
An application for an approval or for the amendment of an existing approval shall be made to the Defence Aviation Safety Authority (DASA) in an agreed form and manner.
An application for or for the change to an approval shall include the following information:
The registered name and address of the applicant;
The address of the MTO requiring the approval or change to the approval;
The intended scope of approval or change to the scope of approval;
The name and signature of the Accountable Manager;
The date of application.
The size and structure of facilities shall ensure protection from the prevailing weather elements and proper operation of all planned training and examination.
Fully enclosed appropriate accommodation shall be provided for the instruction of theory and the conduct of knowledge examinations. AMCAMC AMC1AMC1
The course design process or a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) may show that a larger number of students can be trained. Where the design process or the TNA shows that outcome, then the maximum number of students resulting from the analysis acceptable to the Authority.
The maximum number of students undergoing knowledge training during any training session should not normally exceed 28. In cases where it is necessary to exceed this number, the DASA is to be informed and the MTO should submit evidence of how an ‘effective learning environment’ is being maintained with this larger number of students.
The maximum number of students undergoing knowledge training during any training session shall not exceed a level conducive to an effective learning environment.
The size of accommodation for examination purposes shall be such that no student can read the paperwork or computer screen of any other student from their position during examinations.
The paragraph (b) accommodation environment shall be maintained such that students are able to concentrate on their studies or examination as appropriate, without undue distraction or discomfort.
In the case of a basic training course, basic training workshops and/or maintenance facilities separate from training classrooms shall be provided for practical instruction appropriate to the planned training course. If, however, the MTO is unable to provide such facilities, arrangements may be made with another organisation to provide such workshops and/or maintenance facilities, in which case a written agreement shall be made with such organisation specifying the conditions of access and use thereof. The DASA shall require access to any such organisation and the written agreement shall specify this access. AMCAMC
In the context of this paragraph, ‘another organisation’ means any other organisation with which the MTO has a formal agreement for the provision of practical training facilities. This organisation’s details should be included in Section 2.8 of the MTOE.
In the case of a Military Aircraft Type/Task Training course, access shall be provided to appropriate facilities containing examples of aircraft type as specified in DASR 147.A.115(d).
The maximum number of students undergoing practical training during any training session shall not exceed 15 per supervisor or assessor. AMCAMC
The course design process or a Training Needs Analysis (TNA) may show that a larger number of students can be trained. Where the design process or the TNA shows that outcome, then the maximum number of students resulting from the analysis acceptable to the Authority.
Office accommodation shall be provided for instructors, knowledge examiners and practical assessors of a standard to ensure that they can prepare for their duties without undue distraction or discomfort.
Secure storage facilities shall be provided for examination papers and training records. The storage environment shall be such that documents remain in good condition for the retention period as specified in DASR 147.A.125. The storage facilities and office accommodation may be combined, subject to adequate security. The requirements of this paragraph are equally applicable to other storage media, eg electronic etc.
A library shall be provided containing all technical material appropriate to the scope and level of training undertaken.AMCAMC GMGM
Where the organisation has an existing library of regulations, manuals and documentation required by another DASR, it is not necessary to duplicate such a facility subject to student access being under controlled supervision.
For approved basic maintenance training courses this means holding and ensuring reasonable access to copies of all national military aviation legislation, examples of typical aircraft maintenance manuals and service bulletins and Airworthiness Directives (or their national equivalents), aircraft and component records, release documentation, procedures manuals and aircraft maintenance programmes.
Except for the national military aviation regulations, the remainder of the documentation should represent typical examples of military aircraft and cover both aeroplanes and helicopters as appropriate for the nation. Avionic and armaments documentation should cover a representative range of available equipment that will be encountered. All documentation should be reviewed and updated on a regular basis.
The MTO shall appoint an Accountable Manager who has corporate authority for ensuring that all training commitments can be carried out to the standard required by DASR 147. The Accountable Manager shall: AMCAMC
The larger MTO (an organisation with the capacity to provide training for 50 students or more) should appoint a training manager with the responsibility of managing the MTO on a day-to-day basis. Such person could also be the Accountable Manager. In addition, the MTO should appoint a quality manager with the responsibility of managing the quality system as specified in DASR 147.A.130(b) and an examination manager with the responsibility of managing the relevant DASR 147 Subpart C or Subpart D examination system. Such person(s) may also be an instructor and/or examiner.
The smaller MTO (an organisation with the capacity to provide training for less than 50 students) may combine any or all of the subparagraph (1) positions subject to the DASA verifying and being satisfied that all functions can be properly carried out in combination.
When the organisation is also approved against other DASR which contain some similar functions, then such functions may be combined.
Ensure that all necessary resources are available to accomplish training commitments in accordance with DASR 147.A.130(a) to support the organisation approval.
Establish and promote the quality policy specified in DASR 147.A.130(b).
Demonstrate a basic understanding of this DASR.
A person or group of persons, whose responsibilities include ensuring that the MTO is in compliance with the requirements of this DASR, shall be nominated. Such person(s) shall be responsible to the Accountable Manager. The senior person or one person from the group of persons may also be the Accountable Manager subject to meeting the requirements for the Accountable Manager as defined in paragraph (a). AMCAMC GMGM
Form 4 applicants should have the following, or similar, qualifications and experience.
Training Manager (TM)
Qualifications:
Recommended:
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent qualification in Training or other comparable qualification acceptable to DASA
Desirable:
Tertiary qualifications in management, or
Graduate Diploma in Adult and Vocational Education and Training, or
Graduate Diploma of Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy, or
Bachelor or Masters degree in education with an adult education focus, or
Certificate IV or Diploma of Aeroskills, or
DASA/CASA B or C category licence.
Experience:
At least three years of Aviation experience including:
Two years experience as staff of DASA or an organisation holding an Organisational Approval, under DASR, CASA or other comparable experience acceptable to DASA, and
One year experience in aviation training.
Quality Manager (QM)
Qualifications:
Recommended:
Diploma level, or equivalent qualification in Quality Management or other comparable qualification acceptable to DASA.
Desirable:
Diploma level, or equivalent, qualification in Quality Auditing issued by an Australian registered training organisation (RTO) or other comparable qualification acceptable to DASA
Experience:
At least five years of Aviation experience including:
Two years experience as staff of DASA or an organisation holding an Organisational Approval, under DASR, CASA or other comparable experience acceptable to DASA, and
Three years experience in aviation quality management.
Examination Manager (EM)
Qualifications:
Recommended:
Certificate IV in Training and Assessment or equivalent qualification in Training or other comparable qualification acceptable to DASA
Desirable:
Tertiary qualifications in management, or
Graduate Diploma in Adult and Vocational Education and Training, or
Graduate Diploma of Adult Language, Literacy and Numeracy, or
Bachelor or Masters degree in education with an adult education focus, or
Certificate IV or Diploma of Aeroskills, or
DASA/CASA B or C category licence.
Experience:
At least three years of Aviation experience including:
Two years experience as staff of DASA or an organisation holding an Organisational Approval, under DASR, CASA or other comparable experience acceptable to DASA, and
One year experience in aviation training.
With the exception of the Accountable Manager, a DASR Form 4 should be completed for each person nominated to hold a position required by DASR 147.A.105(b).
The MTO shall contract/appoint sufficient staff to plan/perform knowledge and practical training, conduct knowledge examinations and practical assessments in accordance with the approval. AMCAMC
The MTO should have a core of permanently employed staff to undertake the minimum amount of maintenance training proposed but may contract, on a part-time basis, instructors for subjects which are only taught on an occasional basis.
By way of exception to paragraph (c), when another organisation is used to provide practical training and assessments, such other organisation's staff may be nominated to carry out practical training and assessments.
Any person may carry out any combination of the roles of instructor, knowledge examiner and practical assessor, subject to compliance with paragraph (f).
The experience and qualifications of instructors, knowledge examiners and practical assessors shall be established in accordance with criteria published by the DASA or in accordance with a procedure and to a standard agreed by the DASA.AMCAMC AMC1AMC1 GMGM
It is recommended that potential instructors be trained in instructional techniques.
Instructors. The qualifications for instructors depends on the type of training they are delivering:
those who are delivering training that leads to the award of a Statement of Attainment or a qualification which contains national units of competence. Qualifications for these instructors are either:
a Cert IV in TAE (or higher qualification), plus an Aeroskills Cert IV (or higher qualification) in the trade related to the subjects in which the individual is instructing or a DASR / CASA 66 B1 / B2 licence; or
a TAE ‘Enterprise Trainer’ skill sets (Mentoring or Presenting) if the individual works under the supervision of a trainer who holds the Cert IV in TAE; plus an Aeroskills Cert IV (or higher qualification) in the trade related to the subjects in which the individual is instructing or a DASR / CASA 66 B1 / B2 licence.
those who are delivering training which is not related to Statements of Attainment or qualifications containing national units of competence. Qualifications for these instructors are either:
Contractor instructors. Instructors at contractor MTOs are to have a TAE ‘Enterprise Trainer’ skill set (Mentoring or Presenting) or equivalent qualification plus an Aeroskills Cert IV (or higher qualification) in the trade related to the subjects in which the individual is instructing or a DASR / CASA 66 B1 / B2 licence.
Assessors. There are two classes of assessors:
Those who are conducting assessments of units of competence. Required qualifications are the TAE Assessor Skill Set or higher TAE qualification that contains the TAE Assessor Skill Set, plus Registered Workplace Assessor or Aeroskills Approved Assessor.
Those who are assessing whether trainees’ performance following training which is not directly related to units of competence. Such assessors are to hold an Aeroskills Cert IV (or higher qualification) in the trade related to the subjects in which the individual is instructing or a DASR / CASA 66 B1 / B2 licence. A TAE Assessor Skill Set, plus Registered Workplace Assessor or Aeroskills Approved Assessor is not mandatory, but is recommended.
Any person currently accepted by the DASA in accordance with the national military aviation regulations in force prior to a date established in national regulation for the implementation of the requirements of DASR 147 may continue to be accepted in accordance with DASR 147.A.105(f).
Paragraph 3 of AMC to Appendix III to DASR 66 provides criteria to establish the qualification of assessors.
Examiners should demonstrate a clear understanding of the examination standard required by DASR 66 and have a responsible attitude to the conduct of examinations such that the highest integrity is ensured.
The instructors, knowledge examiners and practical assessors shall be specified in the MTO Exposition (MTOE) for the acceptance of such staff.
Instructors and knowledge examiners shall undergo updating training at least every 24 months relevant to current technology, practical skills, human factors and the latest training techniques appropriate to the knowledge being trained or examined. AMCAMC GMGM
The updating training may be subdivided during the 24 months into more than one element and may include such activities as attendance at relevant lectures and symposiums.
Updating training should normally be of 35 hours duration but may be adjusted to the scope of training of the MTO and particular instructor/examiner.
Records should show for each instructor/knowledge examiner when the updating training was scheduled and when it took place.
Instructors, knowledge examiners and practical assessors should be provided with a copy of their terms of reference.
The following minimum information relevant to the scope of activity should be kept on record in respect of each instructor, knowledge examiner and practical assessor:
Full Name;
Rank/Grade (if applicable);
Date of birth;
Service/Personnel number;
Experience;
Qualifications;
Training history (before entry);
Subsequent training;
Scope of activity;
Starting date of employment/contract/posting into MTO;
If appropriate – ending date of employment/contract/posting out of MTO;
Security clearance (where appropriate).
The record may be kept in any format but should be under the control of the MTO’s quality system.
Persons authorised to access the system should be maintained at a minimum to ensure that records cannot be altered in an unauthorised manner or that such confidential records become accessible to unauthorised persons.
The DASA, or qualified entity acting on behalf of the DASA, is to be considered as an ‘authorised person’ when investigating the records system for initial and continued approval or when the DASA has cause to doubt the competence of a particular person.
The MTO shall maintain a record of all instructors, knowledge examiners and practical assessors for a minimum period of 5 years after termination of their employment or assignment within the MTO. These records shall reflect the experience and qualification, training history and any subsequent training undertaken. AMCAMC GMGM
Records must comply with, and be retained in accordance with the requirements of the Australian Government Archive Act (1983).
PMKeyS contains the information required by DASR 147.A.110(a) and this database satisfies the requirements of this clause if an MTO uses PMKeyS.
Terms of reference shall be drawn up for all instructors, knowledge examiners and practical assessors. AMCAMC
Duty Statements (or equivalent documents) satisfy the requirements of this clause.
Each classroom shall have appropriate presentation equipment of a standard that ensures students can easily read presentation text/drawings/diagrams and figures from any position in the classroom. Presentation equipment may include representative synthetic training devices to assist students in their understanding of the particular subject matter where such devices are considered beneficial for such purposes. GMGM
Synthetic training devices are working models of a particular system or component and include computer simulations.
The basic training workshops and/or maintenance facilities as specified in DASR 147.A.100(d) shall have all tools and equipment necessary to perform the approved scope of training.
The basic training workshops and/or maintenance facilities as specified in DASR 147.A.100(d) shall have an appropriate selection of aircraft, engines, aircraft parts, avionic equipment, armaments, escape systems and other relevant military-specific systems. AMCAMC
An appropriate selection of aircraft parts means appropriate in relation to the particular subject module or submodule of DASR 66 being instructed. For example, the turbine engine module should require the provision of sufficient parts from different types of turbine engine to show what such parts look like, what the critical areas are from a maintenance viewpoint and to enable disassembly/assembly exercises to be completed.
‘Appropriate aircraft, engines, aircraft parts, avionic equipment, armaments, escape systems and other relevant military-specific systems’ means appropriate in relation to the particular subject module or submodule of DASR 66 being instructed. For example, Category B2 or avionics trade initial employment training should require, amongst other equipment, access to different navigation systems such that maintenance and system functioning can be observed and therefore more fully understood by the student in the working environment.
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The Military Aircraft Type Training organisation as specified in DASR 147.A.100(e) shall have access to the appropriate aircraft type. Synthetic training devices may be used when such synthetic training devices ensure adequate training standards. AMCAMC
"Access" should be interpreted to mean, in conjunction with the facilities requirement of DASR 147.A.100(d), that there may be an agreement with a DASR 145 Approved Maintenance Organisation to access the aircraft type, related parts, etc.
Maintenance training course material shall be provided to the student and cover as applicable: AMCAMC AMC1AMC1 AMC2AMC2
Maintenance training material shall be provided to each student in accordance with the course plan and which covers:
the required subject modules and, where applicable the required units of competency for the course
the knowledge elements of the curriculum.
The course plan shall include:
the course content,
any prerequisites for the course,
details of course assessments, and
where applicable, details of how Recognition of Previous Learning will be assessed.
Training Management Packages, Learning Management Packages and equivalent training materials which comply with the standards set in the Defence Learning Manual (DLM) and Systems Approach to Defence Learning Practitioners Guides meet the requirements of this clause.
Training course notes, diagrams and any other instructional material should be accurate. Where an amendment service is not provided, a written warning to this effect should be given.
The basic knowledge syllabus specified in DASR 66 for the relevant Military Aircraft Maintenance Licence (MAML) category or subcategory; and
The type course content required by DASR 66 for the relevant aircraft type and MAML category or subcategory.
Students shall have access to examples of maintenance documentation and technical information in the library as specified in DASR 147.A.100(i).
The MTO shall keep all student training, examination and assessment records for at least twenty years following completion of the particular student's course. AMCAMC GMGM
Records must comply with, and be retained in accordance with the requirements of the Australian Government Archive Act (1983).
In addition to each student’s training, examination and assessment records, the content of the course(s) undertaken by each student, eg syllabus or curriculum, together with the amendment state of the course content as detailed in the MTOE Item 4.2, should also be retained.
The Australian Skills Quality Authority’s Standards for Registered Training Organisations (RTO) requires RTOs to have a quality system. Consequently, there is an overlap between those Standards and this regulation. If the MTO is already an RTO it is acceptable for the DASR 147 Exposition to cross refer to their RTO documents where elements of the two quality systems are the same.
The MTO shall establish procedures acceptable to the DASA to ensure proper training standards and compliance with all relevant requirements in this DASR.
The MTO shall establish a quality system including: AMCAMC GMGM
The primary objective of the quality system is to enable the MTO to satisfy itself that it can deliver properly trained students and that the MTO remains in compliance with DASR 147.
The independent audit is a process of routine sample checks of all aspects of the MTO’s ability to carry out all training and examinations to the required standards. It represents an overview of the complete training system and does not replace the need for instructors to ensure that they carry out training to the required standard.
A report should be raised each time an audit is carried out describing what was checked and any resulting findings. The report should be sent to the affected department(s) for rectification action giving target rectification dates. Possible rectification dates may be discussed with the affected department(s) before the quality department confirms such dates on the report. The affected department(s) should rectify any findings and inform the quality department of such rectification.
A large MTO (an organisation with the capacity to provide training for 50 students or more) should have a dedicated quality audit group whose sole function is to conduct audits, raise finding reports and follow-up to ensure that findings are being rectified. For the small MTO (an organisation with the capacity to provide training for less than 50 students) it is acceptable to use competent personnel from one section/department not responsible for the function or procedure to check the section/department that is responsible, subject to the overall planning and implementation being under the control of the quality manager.
The management control and follow-up system should not be contracted to outside persons. The principal function is to ensure that all findings resulting from the independent audit are corrected in a timely manner and to enable the Accountable Manager to remain properly informed of the state of compliance. Apart from rectification of findings, the Accountable Manager should hold routine meetings to check progress on rectification, except that in the large MTO such meetings may be delegated on a day-to-day basis to the quality manager as long as the Accountable Manager meets at least once per year with the senior staff involved to review the overall performance.
The independent audit procedure should ensure that all aspects of DASR 147 compliance should be checked at least once in every 12 months and may be carried out as one complete single exercise or subdivided over a 12-month period in accordance with a scheduled plan.
In a small MTO (an organisation with the capacity to provide training for less than 50 students) the independent audit function may be contracted to another MTO approved under DASR 147 by an arrangement acceptable to the DASA, or to a competent person acceptable to the DASA. Where the small MTO chooses to contract the audit function, the DASA should specify the audit periodicity.
Where the MTO is part of an organisation that is also approved to another DASR requiring a quality system, then such quality systems may be combined.
When training or examination is carried out under the ‘subcontract control system’ (see DASR 147.A.145):
a pre-audit procedure should be established whereby the DASR 147 MTO should audit a prospective subcontractor to determine whether the services of the subcontractor meet the intent of DASR 147. The pre-audit procedure should focus on establishing compliance with the training and examination standards set out in DASR 147 and DASR 66.
a renewal audit of the subcontractor should be performed at least once every 12 months to ensure continuous compliance with the DASR 147 standard.
the subcontract control procedure should record audits of the subcontractor and have a corrective action follow-up plan.
The independence of the audit system should be established by always ensuring that audits are carried out by personnel not responsible for the function or procedure being checked.
An independent audit function to monitor training standards, the integrity of knowledge examinations and practical assessments, compliance with and adequacy of the procedures; and
A feedback system of audit findings to the person(s) and ultimately to the Accountable Manager referred to in DASR 147.A.105(a) to ensure, as necessary, preventive and corrective actions.
The examination staff shall ensure the security of all questions. AMCAMC
Examinations may be computer- or hard-copy-based or a combination of both.
The actual questions to be used in a particular examination should be determined by the examiners.
Any student found during a knowledge examination to be cheating or in possession of material pertaining to the examination subject other than the examination papers and associated authorised documentation shall be disqualified from taking the examination. In such a case the student shall not take any examination for at least 12 months after the date of the incident unless the DASA approves otherwise. The DASA shall be informed of any such incident together with the details of any enquiry within one calendar month. AMCAMC AMC1AMC1
ADF or APS students meeting the criteria of DASR 147.A.135(b) are to be managed in accordance with single Service suspension policies, or the APS Code of Conduct, respectively.
If the DASA approves a period of less than 12 months, this approval should be provided in writing to the MTO and kept within the student’s records as detailed in DASR 147.A.125.
Any examiner found during a knowledge examination to be providing question answers to any student being examined shall be disqualified from acting as an examiner and the examination declared void. The DASA (DCA) shall be informed of any such occurrence within one calendar month. AMCAMC GMGM
The DASA will determine when or if the disqualified examiner may be reinstated.
ADF or APS instructors meeting the criteria of DASR 147.A.135(c) are to be managed in accordance with single Service suspension policies, or the APS Code of Conduct, respectively.
Contractor instructors meeting the criteria of DASR 147.A.135(c) are to be dealt with in accordance with the contract, if any; otherwise in accordance with this DASR.
Registered Training Organisations (RTO) must document how they comply with Australian Skills Quality Authority’s Standards for RTOs. Some of that documentation will satisfy elements of the MTOE. Where this is the case, it is acceptable for the MTOE to cross-refer to RTO document(s).
The information detailed in Annex A to AMC 147.A.140 should be included in the MTOE.
When the MTO, or organisation it is part of, is approved in accordance with any other EMAR or CASA / EASA approval which also requires an exposition, the exposition required by the other EMAR or CASA / EASA approval may form the basis of the MTOE in a combined document, as long as the other exposition contains the information required by DASR 147.A.140 and a cross-reference index is included based upon Annex A.
When training or examination is carried out under the ‘subcontract control system’ (see DASR 147.A.145), the MTOE should contain a specific procedure on the control of subcontractor(s) under Annex A Item 2.18, plus a list of subcontractor(s) as required by DASR 147.A.140(a)12 and detailed in Annex A Item 1.7.
NOT APPLICABLE.
The MTO shall provide an exposition for use by the MTO describing the organisation and its procedures and containing the following information:
A statement signed by the Accountable Manager confirming that the MTOE and any associated manuals define the MTO's compliance with this DASR and shall be complied with at all times. Where the Accountable Manager is not the Chief Executive Officer or the senior military commander of the organisation, the Chief Executive Officer or the senior military commander of the organisation shall countersign that statement.
The title(s) and name(s) of the person(s) nominated in accordance with DASR 147.A.105(b).
The duties and responsibilities of the person(s) specified in subparagraph (a)2, including matters on which they may deal directly with the DASA on behalf of the MTO.
A MTO chart showing associated lines of responsibility of the person(s) specified in subparagraph (a)2.
A list of the instructors, knowledge examiners and practical assessors.
A general description of the training and examination facilities located at each address specified in the MTO's approval certificate, and if appropriate any other location, as required by DASR 147.A.145(b).
A list and details of the maintenance training courses which form the extent of the approval. GMGM
Details of approved Military Aircraft Type Ratings should include how the course content maintains alignment with changes to the relevant aircraft type design.
The MTO's exposition amendment procedure.
The MTO's procedures, as required by DASR 147.A.130(a).
The MTO's control procedure, as required by DASR 147.A.145(c), when authorised to conduct training, examination and assessments in locations different from those specified in DASR 147.A.145(b).
A list of the locations pursuant to DASR 147.A.145(b).
A list of organisations, if appropriate, as specified in DASR 147.A.145(d).
The MTO's exposition and any subsequent amendments shall be approved by the DASA.
Notwithstanding paragraph (b) minor amendments to the exposition may be approved through an exposition procedure (also called indirect approval). GMGM GM1GM1
The classes of amendments which may be acceptable to DASA without prior approval by the Authority are those which have no material effect on safety, the quality of training or the knowledge, skills and attitudes of course graduates.
With reference to Annex A to AMC 147.A.140, the procedure could include, but is not limited to changes to the following elements of the Exposition:
1.5 - List of instructional and examination staff. Changes to the list of instructors, examiners and assessors can be made, provided that the new employees have the appropriate qualifications.
1.8 - General description of facilities. The general description of facilities may be changed.
Part 2 – any element may be changed, provided any such change has no material effect on safety, the quality of training or the knowledge, skills and attitudes of course graduates.
All elements – grammatical and typographic changes.
DASR 147 organisations may propose other elements to be included in the procedure for the DASA’s consideration.
The quality manager should be responsible for monitoring the amendment of the MTOE, unless otherwise agreed by the DASA, including associated procedures manuals and submission of the proposed amendments to the DASA. However, the DASA may agree via a procedure stated in the amendment section of the MTOE that some defined class of amendments may be incorporated without prior approval by the DASA.
Where an MTO has an extant EMAR / CASA/ EASA Part 147 approval, those parts of the organisation’s EMAR / CASA/ EASA Part 147 exposition that are equally applicable to satisfy the DASR 147 requirements will generally be accepted by the DASA as equivalent in respect of the DASR 147 exposition. In this case it is permissible that only those regulations that are military specific need be addressed in the DASR 147 exposition; those regulations covered by read-across of the sections of the EMAR/ CASA/EASA exposition document shall be identified and the EMAR / CASA/ EASA document clause reference quoted.
The MTO may carry out the following as permitted by and in accordance with the MTOE:
Basic training courses to the DASR 66 syllabus, or part thereof. Show AMCAMC
Australian aircraft maintenance training is generally aligned with traditional aviation trades (aircraft, avionics, structures etc.) That training does not meet the full requirements of the DASR 66 basic course syllabus. It is acceptable to deliver basic training which provides the underpinning skills and knowledge from the Aeroskills Training Package for the relevant trade (or Cert II level for Category A licences), at Cert IV level, provided the pass mark for theory examinations is no less than 75 per cent (%).
Aircraft type/task training courses in accordance with DASR 66, or part thereof.
The examinations on behalf of the DASA, including the examination of students who did not attend the basic or Military Aircraft Type Training course at the MTO. (The procedures for examinations are detailed in DASR 66 Appendix II or Appendix III).
the issue of certificates in accordance with Appendix III following successful completion of the approved basic or Military Aircraft Type Training courses and examinations specified in subparagraphs (a)(1), (a)(2) and (a)(3), as applicable. AMCAMC
Organisations which deliver aviation training generally issue course completion certificates. Those organisations may continue to issue such certificates in lieu of the certificate format of Appendix III, provided they provide the same information as required by this regulation (or are amended to provide that information).
Training, knowledge examinations and practical assessments may only be carried out at the locations identified in the approval certificate and/or at any location specified in the MTOE.
By way of exception to paragraph (b), the MTO may only conduct training, knowledge examinations and practical assessments in locations different from the paragraph (b) locations in accordance with a control procedure specified in the MTOE. Such locations need not be listed in the MTOE.
The MTO may subcontract the conduct of basic theoretical training, Military Aircraft Type Training and related examinations to a non MTO only when under the control of the MTO quality system.
The subcontracting of basic theoretical training and examination is limited to DASR 66 Appendix I Modules 01 to 06, and 08 to 10. AMCAMC GMGM GM1GM1
Initial trade training at RAAFSTT is not subcontracted; it is contracted in its entirety. Some post-graduate courses at RAAFSTT are sub-contracted to DATA, however DASR 147 clauses relating to sub-contract are not relevant to those courses.
See AMC 147.A.130(b)
The fundamental reason for allowing an MTO approved under DASR 147 to subcontract certain basic theoretical training courses is to permit the approval of MTOs which may not have the capacity to conduct training courses on all DASR 66 modules.
The reason for allowing the subcontracting of only training modules 1 to 6 and 8 to 10 of Appendix I to DASR 66 is that most of the related subjects can generally also be taught by training organisations not specialised in aircraft maintenance and the practical training element as specified in DASR 147.A.200 does not apply to them. However, training modules 7, 11 to 17 and 50 to 55 of Appendix I to DASR 66 are specific to aircraft maintenance and include the practical training element as specified in DASR 147.A.200. The intent of the "limited subcontracting" option as specified in DASR 147.A.145 is to grant DASR 147 approvals only to those organisations having themselves at least the capacity to teach on-aircraft maintenance specific matters.
When training or examination is carried out under the ‘subcontract control system’, it means that for the duration of such training or examination, the DASR 147 approval has been temporarily extended to include the subcontractor. It therefore follows that those parts of the subcontractor’s facilities, personnel and procedures involved with the DASR 147 MTO’s students should meet the requirements of DASR 147 for the duration of that training or examination and it remains the DASR 147 MTO’s responsibility to ensure such requirements are satisfied.
The MTO approved under DASR 147 is not required to have complete facilities and personnel for training that it needs to subcontract but it should have its own expertise to determine that the subcontractor meets the DASR 147 standards. Particular attention should be given to ensuring that the training that is delivered also meets the requirements of DASR 66 and that the aircraft technologies are appropriate.
The contract between the MTO approved under DASR 147 and the subcontractor should contain:
a provision for the MAA to have right of access to the subcontractor;
a provision that the subcontractor must inform the DASR 147 approved MTO of any change that may affect its DASR 147 approval, before any such change takes place.
The subcontracting of Military Aircraft Type Training and examination is limited to powerplant, avionic systems, armaments, escape systems and other relevant military-specific systems. GMGM
In the case of Military Aircraft Type Training and examination, the reason for restricting subcontracting to powerplant, avionic systems, armaments, escape systems and other relevant military-specific systems is that the related subjects can generally also be imparted by certain organisations specialised in these domains such as the (Military) Type Certificate holder of the powerplant or the OEMs of these avionic systems, armaments, escape systems and other relevant military-specific systems. In such a case, the Military Aircraft Type Training course should make clear how the interfaces with the aircraft are addressed and by whom (the subcontracted organisation or the DASR 147 MTO itself).
An organisation shall not be approved to conduct examinations unless approved to conduct the corresponding training.
The MTO shall notify the DASA of any proposed changes to the organisation that affect the approval before any such change takes place, in order to enable the DASA to determine continued compliance with this DASR and to amend if necessary the MTO approval certificate.
The DASA may prescribe the conditions under which the MTO may operate during such changes unless the DASA determines that the MTO approval must be suspended.
Failure to inform the DASA of such changes may result in suspension or revocation of the MTO approval certificate backdated to the actual date of the changes.
An approval shall be issued for an unlimited duration. It shall remain valid subject to:
If a DASR 147 MTO is also a Registered Training Organisation or has a CASR Pt 147 organisational approval and the accreditation or approval is suspended or revoked, the DASA is to be advised within five working days. The advice is to include the reason(s) why the accreditation / approval has been suspended or revoked. If the accreditation / approval has been suspended for a set period, the advice is to state the period of suspension.
DASA will determine whether suspension or revocation of the DASR 147 approval is warranted and advise the MTO.
The DASA being granted access to the MTO to determine continued compliance with this DASR; and AMCAMC
In addition to being granted access to the MTO to determine continued compliance, the DASA should also be granted access to any organisation carrying out training (and, if applicable, examination) on behalf of the MTO under the ‘subcontract control system’ as specified at DASR AMC 147.A.145(d).
The certificate not being surrendered or revoked.
Upon surrender or revocation, the approval shall be returned to the DASA.
AMC to Subpart CAMC to Subpart C
Australian aircraft maintenance training is generally aligned with traditional aviation trades (aircraft, avionics, structures etc.) That training does not meet the full requirements of the DASR 66 basic course syllabus. It is acceptable to deliver basic training which provides the underpinning skills and knowledge from the Aeroskills Training Package for the relevant trade (or Cert II level for Category A licences), at Cert IV level, provided the pass mark for theory examinations is no less than 75 per cent (%).
The approved basic training course shall consist of knowledge training, knowledge examination, practical training and a practical assessment.
The knowledge training element shall cover all subjects of the relevant MAML category as specified in DASR 66. AMCAMC AMC1AMC1
Australian aircraft maintenance training is generally aligned with traditional aviation trades (aircraft, avionics, structures etc.) That training does not meet the full requirements of the DASR 66 basic course syllabus. It is acceptable to deliver basic training which provides the underpinning skills and knowledge from the Aeroskills Training Package for the relevant trade (or Cert II level for Category A licences), at Cert IV level, provided the pass mark for theory examinations is no less than 75 per cent (%).
Each MAML category or subcategory basic training course may be subdivided into modules or submodules of knowledge and may be intermixed with the practical training elements subject to the required time elements of DASR 147.A.200(f) and DASR 147.A.200(g) being satisfied.
The knowledge examination element shall cover a representative cross section of all subjects from the paragraph (b) training element.
The practical training element shall cover the practical use of common tooling/equipment, the disassembly/assembly of a representative selection of aircraft parts and the participation in representative maintenance activities being carried out relevant to the particular DASR 66 complete module. AMCAMC
At least 30 per cent (%) of the practical training element should be carried out in a realistic maintenance working environment.
The practical assessment element shall cover the practical training and determine whether the student is competent at using tools and equipment and working in accordance with maintenance manuals.
The duration and minimum number of practical training hours to be completed on basic training courses shall be in accordance with Annex A to AMC 147.A.140. AMCAMC AMC1AMC1
Initial employment training at RAAFSTT shall be delivered in accordance with the contract between the Commonwealth of Australia and the training provider. This contract does not specify student’s participation time; rather, it requires the training provider to implement each Service’s suspension management policy and to take action in accordance with such policy if students cannot achieve the course learning outcomes.
In order to follow pedagogical and human factors principles, the maximum number of training hours per day for the theoretical training should not be more than 6 hours. A training hour means 60 minutes of tuition excluding any breaks, examination, revision, preparation and aircraft visits. The DASA may allow deviation from this standard when it is properly justified or where existing courses have demonstrated incorporation of pedagogical and human factors principles as evidenced by acceptance to the Training Package by the ADF Training Approval Authority. These principles are especially important in those cases where:
Theoretical and practical training are performed at the same time;
Training and normal maintenance duty/apprenticeship are performed at the same time.
The minimum participation time for the student to meet the objectives of the course should not be less than 90 per cent (%) of the tuition hours. Additional training may be provided by the MTO in order to meet the minimum participation time. If the minimum participation defined for the course is not met, a certificate of recognition (see example at DASR 147 Appendix III) should not be issued.
The duration of conversion courses between (sub)categories shall be determined by the MTO through an assessment of the basic training syllabus and the related practical training needs.
Basic knowledge examinations shall: AMCAMC AMC1AMC1
Australian aircraft maintenance training is generally aligned with traditional aviation trades (aircraft, avionics, structures etc.) That training does not meet the full requirements of the DASR 66 basic course syllabus. It is acceptable to deliver basic training which provides the underpinning skills and knowledge from the Aeroskills Training Package for the relevant trade (or Cert II level for Category A licences), at Cert IV level, provided the pass mark for theory examinations is no less than 75 per cent (%).
The DASA may accept that the MTO approved under DASR 147 can conduct examination of students who did not attend an approved basic course at that MTO.
Be in accordance with the standard defined in DASR 66.
Be conducted without the use of training notes.
Cover a representative cross section of subjects from the particular module of training completed in accordance with DASR 66.
Basic practical assessments shall be carried out during the basic maintenance training course by the nominated practical assessors at the completion of each visit period to the practical workshops/maintenance facility.
The student shall achieve an assessed pass with respect to DASR 147.A.200(e). AMCAMC
An assessed pass for each student should be granted when the practical assessor is satisfied that the student meets the criteria of DASR 147.A.200(e). This means that the student has demonstrated the capability to use relevant tools/equipment/test equipment as specified by the tool/equipment/test equipment manufacturer and the use of maintenance manuals, and the student can carry out the required inspection/testing without missing any defects, can readily identify the location of components and is capable of correct removal/fitment/adjustment of such components. The student is only required to carry out enough inspection/testing and component removal/fitment/adjustments to prove capability. The student should also show an appreciation of the need to ensure clean working conditions and the observance of safety precautions for the student and the product. In addition, the student should demonstrate a responsible attitude in respect to flight safety and the airworthiness of the aircraft.
AMC to Appendix III to DASR 66 provides criteria for the competence assessment performed by the designated assessors (and their qualifications).
An MTO shall be approved to carry out DASR 66 aircraft type and/or task training or part thereof, subject to compliance with the standard specified in DASR 66.A.45. AMCAMC
Military Aircraft Type Training may be subdivided into airframe and/or powerplant and/or avionics/electrical systems and/or armaments/escape systems/other relevant military-specific systems type training courses. An MTO approved under DASR 147 may be approved to conduct airframe type training only, powerplant type training only, avionics/electrical systems type training only, armaments/escape systems/other relevant military-specific systems type training only or any combination thereof.
Airframe type training course means a type training course including all relevant aircraft structure and electrical and mechanical systems excluding the powerplant.
Powerplant type training course means a type training course on the bare engine, including the build-up to an engine change unit.
The interface of the engine/airframe systems should be addressed by either airframe or powerplant type training course.
Avionics/electrical systems type training course means type training on avionics and electrical systems as determined by the DASA.
Armaments/escape systems/other relevant military-specific systems type training means type training on all other military-specific systems not covered in sub-paragraphs 1 to 4 above, as determined by the DASA.
An MTO approved in accordance with DASR 147.A.300 to conduct Military Aircraft Type Training or part thereof, shall conduct the related aircraft type examinations or aircraft task assessments specified in DASR 66 subject to compliance with the aircraft type and/or task standard specified in DASR 66.A.45.
MAINTENANCE TRAINING ORGANISATION EXPOSITION CONTENT
The following subject headings form the basis of the MTOE required by DASR 147.A.140.
For standardisation purposes and to facilitate the production of the MTOE by the DASR 147 Maintenance Training Organisation (MTO) DASA recommends adoption of the following format for the MTOE. It is not mandatory to assemble the MTOE in this manner as long as a cross-reference index is included in the MTOE as an Appendix and the Part 1 items remain in Part 1. The MTO should customise the document to suit their organisation and may add pages / paragraphs as necessary.
Part 2, 3 and 4 material may be produced as separate detailed manuals subject to the main MTOE containing the Part 2, 3 and 4 fundamental principles and policy on each item. It is then permitted to delegate the approval of these separate manuals to the senior person but this fact and the procedure for doing so should be specified in paragraph 1.10.
Where an MTO is approved in accordance with any other DASR which require an exposition, it is acceptable to combine the exposition requirements by merging the Part 1 items and adding the Parts 2, 3 and 4. When this method is used, it is essential to include the cross-reference index of Part 4 item 4.3.
TABLE OF CONTENT
PART 0 – GENERAL ORGANISATION
0.1. List of effective pages
0.2. List of issues / amendments / record of revisions
0.3. Distribution List
0.4. DASR 147 requirements cross-reference list
0.5. General information
PART 1 – MANAGEMENT
1.1. Corporate commitment by the Accountable Manager
1.2. Management personnel
1.3. Duties and responsibilities of management personnel, instructors, knowledge examiners and practical assessors
1.3.1. Accountable Manager
1.3.2. Training Manager
1.3.3. Quality Manager
1.3.4. Examiner
1.3.5. Instructor
1.3.6. Practical Assessor
1.4. Management personnel organisation chart
1.5. List of instructional and examination staff
1.6. List of approved addresses
1.7. List of contracted / tasked organisations as per DASR 147.A.145(d)
1.8. General description of facilities at paragraph 1.6 addresses
1.9. Specific list of courses and aircraft type examinations approved by the DASA
1.10. Notification procedures regarding changes to MTO
1.11. MTOE and associated manuals amendment procedure
PART 2 – TRAINING AND EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
2.1. Organisation of courses
2.2. Preparation of course material
2.3. Preparation of classrooms and equipment
2.4. Preparation of workshops / maintenance facilities and equipment
2.5. Conduct of theoretical training and practical training (during basic knowledge training and aircraft type / task training)
2.6. Records of training carried out
2.7. Storage of training records
2.8. Training at locations not listed in paragraph 1.6
2.9. Organisation of examinations
2.10. Security and preparation of examination material
2.11. Preparation of examination rooms
2.12. Conduct of examinations (basic knowledge examinations, aircraft type / task training examinations)
2.13. Conduct of practical assessments (during basic knowledge training and aircraft type / task training)
2.14. Marking and record of examinations
2.15. Storage of examination records
2.16. Examinations at locations not listed in paragraph 1.6
2.17. Preparation, control and issue of basic / type training course certificates
2.18 Control of contracted / tasked organisations
PART 3 – TRAINING SYSTEM QUALITY PROCEDURES
3.1. Audit of training
3.2. Audit of examinations
3.3. Analysis of examination results
3.4. Audit and analysis remedial action
3.5. Accountable Manager annual review
3.6. Qualifying the instructors
3.7. Qualifying the examiners and the practical assessors
3.8. Records of qualified instructors, examiners and practical assessors
PART 4 – APPENDICES
4.1. Example of documents and forms used
4.2. Syllabus and Training Needs Analysis (TNA) of each training course
4.3. Cross-reference index
NOTE: Where a Part is not used it should be shown in the MTOE as NOT APPLICABLE.
PART 0 – GENERAL ORGANISATION
0.1 – List of effective pages
Example:
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Revision |
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Revision |
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Page |
Revision |
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1 2 |
Original Original |
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3 4 |
Original Original |
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5 ..... |
Original ..... |
0.2 – List of issues / amendments / record of revisions
Example:
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Issue number |
Revision number |
Date |
Reason for change |
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1 |
0 |
19/12/06 |
N/A |
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2
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0 |
01/01/12 |
Extension of the TB1.3 scope of approval |
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1 |
01/01/14 |
New procedure for the records of students |
0.3 – Distribution list
The document should include a distribution list to ensure proper distribution of the MTOE and to demonstrate to the DASA that all personnel involved in the maintenance training have access to the relevant information. This does not mean that all personnel have to be in receipt of a MTOE but that a reasonable number of copies are distributed within the organisation(s) so that all personnel may have quick and easy access to it. Reference should also be made to the location of any e-copies of the MTOE.
Accordingly, the MTOE should be distributed to:
the Operating Organisation’s management personnel (if the MTO is part of an operating Organisation),
any relevant maintenance organisation, eg when MTO contract / task the practical type training,… or MTO,
the MTO management personnel and any person at a lower level as necessary; and
the DASA.
0.4 – DASR 147 requirements cross-reference list
The MTOE should contain a cross-reference list with an explanation as to where each DASR 147 Section A requirement is addressed in the MTOE.
0.5 – General information
This chapter should describe broadly how the whole organisation is organised under the management of the Accountable Manager.
PART 1 – MANAGEMENT
1.1 – Corporate commitment by the Accountable Manager
The Accountable Manager’s MTOE statement should embrace the intent of the following paragraph and this statement may be used without amendment. Any modification to the statement should not alter the intent.
This MTOE defines the organisation and procedures upon which the DASR 147 MTO approval is based.
It is accepted that these procedures do not override the necessity of complying with any new or amended regulation published by the DASA from time to time where these new or amended regulations are in conflict with these procedures.
It is understood that the DASA will approve this MTO whilst the DASA is satisfied that the procedures and work standards are being followed. It is understood that the DASA reserves the right to suspend, vary or revoke the DASR 147 MTO approval, as applicable, if the DASA has evidence that the procedures are not followed and the standards not upheld.
These procedures are approved by the undersigned and must be complied with, as applicable, whenever knowledge or practical training is being progressed under the terms of the DASR 147 approval.
The undersigned fully accepts the duties and responsibilities of Accountable Manager as defined in paragraph 1.3.1 of this MTOE.
Signed ...............................................
Dated .................................................
Accountable Manger and .......................................................(quote position).....................................................
For and behalf of ..................................................................(quote MTO name).................................................
1.2 – Management personnel
Accountable Manager ................................................................
Training Manager .......................................................................
Quality Manager ..........................................................................
Examination Manager .................................................................
Other (as required) .......................................................................
The Managers specified above are identified and their credentials apart from the Accountable Manager have been submitted on DASR Form 4 to the DASA.
Any changes to the above personnel shall be advised to the DASA. Failure to do so may affect the status of the DASR 147 approval.
1.3 - Duties and responsibilities of management personnel, instructors, knowledge examiners and practical assessors
1.3.1 - Accountable Manager
The Accountable Manager is responsible for:
Ensuring that all instruction and examinations carried out by the MTO meet the standards required by the DASA.
Ensuring that the necessary finance, human resources and facilities are available to enable the MTO to perform the knowledge and / or practical instruction and examinations to which it is committed under the requirements of DASR 147.
Chairing the annual meeting of senior staff to review the overall performance of the MTO.
Ensuring that during periods of absence, control will be maintained for administration purposes by (Insert name / position in MTO), who will accept full responsibility for all training issues and related decisions.
The operation of (insert name of MTO) is efficiently managed and conforms to the requirements of DASR 147 as stipulated by the DASA.
NOTES: (not for inclusion in the MTOE)
Any additional duties and responsibilities within the MTO may be added or delegated provided they do not conflict with those above, which constitute the Accountable Manager’s responsibilities under DASR 147.
The MTO should decide who will be responsible for liaison with the DASA and show this in their terms of reference. If more than one person is nominated it must be clearly shown what each person is responsible for with, as a general rule, no overlapping of responsibility
1.3.2 - Training Manager
The Training Manager will undertake:
The responsibilities of the nominated person at (insert name of DASR 147 MTO).
The duties and responsibilities of the DASR 147 approved examiner during the absence of any nominated approved examiner(s).
The Training Manager will ensure that:
The Accountable Manager is kept informed as to the state of compliance of the MTO with DASR 147.
The operation of (insert name of MTO) is efficiently managed and conforms to the requirements of DASR 147 as stipulated by the DASA.
Sufficient staff with appropriate qualifications are selected, trained and developed, to plan, perform, supervise, examine and assess students as required.
All necessary Airworthiness data published by the DASA and Aircraft manufacturers as appropriate, is made available.
All changes to the MTOE and associated manuals are notified immediately to the DASA.
The MTOE and associated manuals are amended as required.
Knowledge examiners, instructors and practical assessors are fully trained and assessed regularly for competence and that all records pertaining to these personnel are kept up to date.
Contracted / tasked staff including any part time staff conform to the requirements of DASR 147 and the training procedures.
Office accommodation and facilities are available appropriate to the management of the planned training and for the use of training staff.
Staff development and update training is undertaken and recorded.
That all approved courses and examinations are delivered to the standard and content at the required level of knowledge, as specified in DASR 147.
A working environment is provided appropriate to the tasks being undertaken.
There are sufficient storage facilities, tools, equipment, materials and publications available to perform the planned practical tasks.
Secure facilities are available for the storage of examination papers prior to the examination and for the storage of completed students answer papers.
The interviewing of students prior to, during and on completion of the course is effective and without bias.
Student and staff records are produced and stored in secure conditions.
Any person to whom any of these responsibilities may be delegated is aware of current regulations.
Corrective action is carried out for the findings of quality audits.
The follow up and rectification of findings required to re-establish the required standards of training, examination or maintenance standards.
That sufficient questions are available to produce the examination papers required to cover the syllabus in accordance with DASR 66 Appendix II and III. If questions are utilised for progress tests they should not be used in the final examination.
The security and validity of all examinations are in accordance with the requirements of DASR 66 and DASR 147.
All examinations and assessment timetables are coordinated.
Compliance with the examination question review procedures is as required by DASR 66 and / or DASR 147.
NOTES:
This paragraph should emphasise that the nominated post holder for training is responsible to ensure that all training is carried out to an approved standard and describes the extent of their authority as regards their DASR 147 responsibility.
These duties may be adjusted to suit the requirements of the DASR 147 Approved MTO but should not detract from the particular requirements of DASR 147 or DASR 66
1.3.3 - Quality Manager
The Quality Manager has direct access to the Accountable Manager in the event of any reported discrepancy not being adequately attended to by the relevant person, or in respect of any disagreement over the nature of the discrepancy.
The Quality Manager is responsible for:
Establishing an independent quality system to monitor compliance with DASR 147 requirements.
Assessing non-approved contracted/tasked MTOs working under the MTO quality system.
Implementing a quality audit programme in which compliance with all training procedures is reviewed at regular intervals, and any observed non-compliances or poor standards are brought to the attention of the person concerned via their Manager.
Proposing all corrective action necessary for eliminating non-compliance and ensuring that these corrective actions are initiated and when completed are efficient and meet their intended purpose.
Requiring remedial action, as necessary, by the Training Manager or the Accountable Manager.
The MTOE and associated manuals are amended as required.
NOTES:
These duties may be adjusted to suit the requirements of the DASR 147 approved MTO but should not detract from the particular requirements of DASR 147 or DASR 66.
It must be remembered that the quality audit system is required to be independent and where possible the Quality Manager and quality audit personnel should not be directly involved in the training process. Where for reasons of expediency it is necessary to utilise training staff, it would then become necessary for a second member of staff to be nominated to audit those functions performed by the Quality Manager.
Alternatively / additionally an external auditor acceptable to the DASA may be contracted / tasked in order to ensure the required independence.
1.3.4 - Examiner
The examiner is a nominated person who will determine the level of theoretical knowledge of the trainees on a particular module, element, or part thereof. The function may include the drafting and/ or the selection of questions (MCQs and Essays), the performance of the examination exercise itself for essay questions, the evaluation of the correctness of answers (except when correct answers are pre-determined) and the final judgment regarding the level of knowledge demonstrated by the trainee.
NOTE: Persons solely supervising an exam session consisting of pre-selected MCQ questions are not considered as examiners but are considered as support staffs (invigilators) and are therefore not subject to the knowledge and experience requirements but need to be trained to the examination procedure described in the MTOE.
The invigilation of examinations shall ensure that the conditions for examination comply with DASR 66 Appendix II (for basic training) or Appendix III, paragraph 3 (for type training)
1.3.5 - Instructor
The instructor is a nominated person who will carry out instructional duties for which they are qualified (type / basic training).
Additionally, the instructor can:
Draft questions for examination banks for courses they are authorised;
Undertake duties of invigilator where they are not involved in the instruction of that particular phase examination.
NOTE: The instructor is not necessarily the person involved into the drafting of the course material (content, duration etc…), however they must be involved at some point into the organisation of the lessons themselves (creation of the instructor notes, slides, sequencing etc…).
1.3.6 - Practical assessor
The practical assessor is a nominated person who will determine the level of practical knowledge/ practical skills of the trainees on a particular module, element, or part thereof. The function may include the drafting and / or the selection of practical tasks and shall include the performance of the practical assessment itself, and the evaluation of the practical abilities on the tasks covered by the assessment.
1.4 - Management personnel organisation chart
A flow chart should provide a comprehensive understanding of the whole MTO. It should give further details on the management system and should clearly show the independence of the quality monitoring system, including the links between the Quality Assurance department and the other departments. This flow chart may be combined or subdivided as necessary, depending on the size and the complexity of the MTO.
NOTE: The MTOE must also define who deputises for any senior person in case of lengthy absenceList of Instructional and Examination staff
1.5 - List of Instructional and Examination staff
This paragraph should give broad figures to show that the number of people dedicated to the performance of the approved training activity is adequate. It is not necessary to give the detailed number of employees of the whole MTO but only the number of those involved in training.
This could be presented as follows:
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APPOINTMENT: Training Manager Deputy Training Manager Quality Manager Examiner Examiner / Instructor Instructor Instructor Instructor Instructor / Invigilator Invigilator Practical Assessor |
NAME: |
COMPETENCIES:
enter here those areas each person is qualified to instruct using DASR 66 module / sub-modules
OR
type of aircraft and the specific areas they are qualified to instruct, ie Airframe, Engine, Electrical Instrument, Auto flight, Radio or Radar. |
NOTES:
According to the size and complexity of the MTO, this table may be further developed.
The DASR 147 examiners are the only persons allowed to produce / select examination papers. They may nominate other persons to mark completed examinations. The examiners and these persons should be other than the knowledge instructors involved in the instruction of that particular module/sub-module.
1.6 - List of approved addresses
This paragraph should list those address(es) at which instruction and/or practical training are to be carried out for the duration of the DASR 147 course.
The names, address(es) and approval numbers of any proposed DASR 145 AMO at which it is proposed to carry out student practical training in order to fulfil the requirements of DASR 147 may be kept in another document or procedure and cross referenced here.
1.7 - List of contracted / tasked organisations as per DASR 147.A.145(d)
This paragraph should list those address(s) at which training beyond the capacity of the DASR 147 MTO may be carried out. DASR 66 Modules 1 to 6 inclusive and 8 to 10 inclusive may be contracted/tasked to organisations not specialised in aircraft maintenance and where the DASR 147.A.200 practical training element does not apply.
1.8 - General description of facilities at paragraph 1.6 addresses
Include here the facilities such as desks, chairs, lockers, overhead projectors, other teaching aids, etc for each of the offices, classrooms, practical training workshops and examination rooms provided.
1.9 - Specific list of courses and aircraft type examinations approved by the DASA
This paragraph must contain a list of the DASR 147 course(s) for which approval is held. This should also include ‘Differences’ courses.
For example: Airbus A319/320/321 (CFM 56) B1 - differences to A319/320/321 (V2500) B1.
1.10 - Notification procedures regarding changes to the MTO
Include here any cross references to the intended procedures for continued validity of the approval in compliance with the requirements of DASR 147.A.155.
The MTOs ‘nominated person’ is responsible for informing the DASA of any proposed changes. (Refer Part 1 - Management, paragraph 1.3.2 of the MTOE as an example)
1.11 - MTOE and associated manuals amendment procedure
Detail here or cross refer to the procedures to be followed for the amendment of the MTOE and any associated procedures and or documents.
PART 2 - TRAINING AND EXAMINATION PROCEDURES
2.1 - Organisation of courses
In this paragraph, the MTO should detail the procedures in place in order to organise the courses and to ensure that all necessary means are available to deliver in good conditions and by appropriately qualified staff all the course elements as required by the DASR 66 syllabus. Such procedures may include a formalised review of the availability of required appropriate training rooms, materials, STDs, specialists… and resulting in training programme.
2.2 - Preparation of course material
Training material should meet the requirements of DASR 66. It should also state how the approved MTO produces a course for a new aircraft type (new approval scope). This would typically include the production of the Training Needs Analysis and eventually a training programme for the new aircraft that has to list what is being taught, to what level and for how long. Once completed, this should be sent to the DASA for review and approval of the course. This list must be given a unique reference number and revision status. In order to get the course approved a set of multi-choice questions and a copy of the course notes used by the student must also be submitted.
The course notes must reflect the training programme and be given the same reference number and revision status. This may cross refer to a separate procedure in which details of how the standard course lecture notes are produced which would include content, indexing, chapter and page numbering, font, etc, in the ‘House Style’.
This same procedure should also be utilised to list the responsibilities by DASR 66 module / submodule for the production, review and amendment of lecture notes.
Include cross references to any procedures used for the inclusion of other course material, eg Aircraft Manuals, and/or Standard Text Books used for note preparation and available to students as reference material
2.3 - Preparation of classrooms and equipment
Cross reference to any procedures for the preparation of classrooms and reporting of faults to any classroom equipment, general maintenance procedures and the control of the teaching environment.
2.4 - Preparation of workshop / maintenance facilities and equipment
Cross reference to any procedures for the reporting of faults to any workshop equipment, general maintenance procedures and the control of the teaching environment.
Cross reference to procedures for the ordering and storage of aircraft materials used in the production of practical tasks, and for the ordering and acquisition of any new equipment required to complete the tasks.
Cross reference to the procedures for ensuring that all test equipment and/or tooling requiring calibration are correctly forecast and expedited.
2.5 - Conduct of theoretical training and practical training (during basic knowledge training and type / task training)
Describe the method utilised in teaching the Basic / Type knowledge and practical training courses for which the MTO is approved.
Cross refer to the low level document referred to in paragraph 2.1 above.
2.6 - Records of training carried out
Cross refer to procedures for the production, maintenance and security of student files.
These should include details of all student attendance’s, final knowledge examinations, practical assessments and any re-examination carried out and their results by DASR 66 complete module/sub-module for basic training courses and for type training, information of those courses completed, their content and at which levels they were instructed and examined.
There should also be reference to the basic work experience’ records required to be kept by the student whilst they are undergoing their live operating aircraft experience.
The use of an "Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Log Book" is a good example.
2.7 - Storage of training Records
Cross refer to procedures for the storage of staff and student’s records.
As a minimum, the procedures shall describe which are the documents that are recorded, the means that are used for recording and how long the records will be kept. These may be electronically based provided that adequate safeguards are in place to prevent unauthorised access and alteration.
2.8 - Training at locations not listed in paragraph 1.6
Should the Management wish to contract/task part of the practical training, control procedures must be in place. These procedures should effectively reflect those of the DASA in auditing the DASR 147 MTO.
Any training carried out at address not listed at 1.6 above must be approved by the DASA and control procedures must be in place to ensure that the proposed contracted/tasked organisation is in compliance with the requirements of DASR 66 and DASR 147.
A contract must be in place with the proposed organisation in which it is agreed that access is granted to the DASA for the purpose of audit.
NOTE:
The "APPLICATION TO CONDUCT TRAINING / EXAMINATIONS* AT A LOCATION REMOTE FROM THE DASR 147 APPROVED SITE" Form should be annexed to the MTOE.
2.9 - Organisation of examinations
For Military Aircraft Maintenance Licence (MAML) course a high-level document detailing the course examinations, when each DASR 66 module / sub-module is to be examined and to what DASR 66 level. This should include the knowledge, practical training elements and how the number of hours of each comply with the percentage requirements of DASR AMC 147A.200.
For aircraft type training, the course syllabus should be used to prepare an examination schedule. The examination schedule should detail the examinations to be set at the end of each major phase within the syllabus. A final examination should be conducted at the end of the type training course. The final examination should be recorded. Refer to DASR 66 Appendix III, paragraphs 4.1.
2.10 - Security and preparation of examination material
For MAML courses detail the preparation and security of Examination papers. Number of Questions and Timing must be in accordance with DASR 66 Appendix II.
Cross reference to procedures for the production of examination questions, their validation and security of the data bank.
For type training it is sufficient to detail the preparation and security procedures in place for the production and storage of examination papers.
2.11 - Preparation of examination rooms
Cross refer to procedure to be followed by the examiner and Invigilator in preparing the examination room for examinations.
An invigilator’s ready reference sheet for briefing the candidates prior to the examination should be available in procedures and cross referenced here.
2.12 - Conduct of examinations (basic knowledge examinations, aircraft type / task training examinations)
A procedure should be in place to define how the MTO manage the conduction of examinations in respect of the DASR 147.A.135. The procedure should define responsibilities for the conduct and monitoring of the examination, and the instruction for the performance of the examination such as:
information about the examination type (number of questions, type of questions, topics, maximum duration, ...)
information about the conduct of the examination (format of the responses, distribution and collating of copies, login if electronic systems,...)
information about rules to be respected (communication, utilisation of documents / means / personal objects,...) and measures to be taken in case of someone found cheating.
The minimum conditions to be authorised to monitor an examination should also be described.
It is recommended that examination papers of candidates should be identified through an anonymous system, eg numbering system,…), to be described in the MTOE.
A procedure should be in place for checking that all the pages of each examination paper are complete at examination completion and that all examination papers are accounted for.
Both the written element and the multi-choice question elements should be marked to 75% with no penalty marking. Refer DASR 66 Appendix II.
Nothing other than the actual examination / answer paper is permitted to be on the candidate’s desk.
All wall charts and/or other visual teaching aids should be removed from the examination room.
2.13 - Conduct of practical assessments (during basic knowledge training and aircraft type / task training)
Cross refer to procedures used for assessment of student hand skills, and the standard tasks set throughout the course. A set number of mandatory tasks should be assessed to have been completed to a satisfactory standard.
2.14 - Marking and record of examinations
A procedure should define how and by whom an examination is corrected, how and by whom is the examination result validated, how the examination result is transmitted to the student and under which format the examination is recorded.
Cross refer to procedures for the marking of completed examination papers and the recording of results.
Cross refer to a procedure for practical assessments and recording of results.
2.15 - Storage of examination records
A procedure should define as a minimum which are the documents that are recorded, the means / systems / storage locations that are used to ensure a retention period of 20 years.
Electronic means of storage may be utilised as required, provided the appropriate computer security systems are in place.
2.16 - Examinations at locations not listed in paragraph 1.6
Cross refer to the control procedure in common with part 2.8 above. This location must comply with the requirements of 2.10, 2.11, 2.12, 2.13, 2.14 and 2.15 above.
Consideration is needed for the security / control of examinations and their completed examination papers and/or practical assessment results.
2.17 - Preparation, control and issue of Basic / Type training course certificates
The procedure for issuing training certificates should define the responsibility for verifying the data, the procedures for issuing and archiving the certificates and the authorised signatories.
The certificates should be prepared to reflect that illustrated in DASR 147 Appendix III and tightly controlled prior to issue, with a system in place to ensure that each copy is numbered as part of a sequence and recorded as issued to a candidate by name.
2.18 - Control of contracted / tasked organisations
When contracted / tasked organisations are defined in paragraph 1.7, it is necessary to define how and how often these contracted / tasked organisations are controlled in terms of training and examination / evaluation and means in place.
Cross refer to procedures for the control of contracted / tasked organisations as appropriate.
PART 3 - TRAINING SYSTEM QUALITY PROCEDURES
3.1 - Audit of training
The approved MTO should develop a form / audit checklist to be used by the auditor that would demonstrate that all the requirements of DASR 147 have been reviewed during the audit process. The audit plan should indicate applicability of the various activities to be monitored and more than one list may be necessary (rolling audit). Each list should be shown against a timetable to indicate when the particular item is scheduled for audit and when the audit was completed. A complete audit of the DASR 147 MTO must be completed every 12 months.
For courses and depending on the approval scope (Basic and / or Type) at least one basic and/or type, theoretical and practical course should be audited each year.
Cross refer to the various procedures required for quality auditing, reporting findings and levels with any corrective actions required.
A management control and follow up system must also be in place and may not be contracted out.
Cross reference to any quality procedures manual if available is permitted, but this system must relate to and make reference to the relevant DASR 147 requirements.
3.2 - Audit of examinations
Must be audited annually but may be part of the rolling audit procedure.
3.3 - Analysis of examination results
Examination results should be analysed on completion of each examination and any questions amended as necessary. Cross refer to procedures detailing responsibilities.
3.4 - Audit and analysis remedial action
Cross refer to procedures for the reporting of findings and for corrective actions.
3.5 - Accountable Manager annual review
At least once a year a review of the activities must be made by the Accountable Manager. Points discussed on a set date should include:
Projects requiring financial support.
Sufficient staff employed to meet foreseen training program.
DASR 147 MTO review.
Examinations and assessments.
Student achievements.
Student support.
Quality Assurance review.
Continuous improvement opportunities.
3.6 - Qualifying the instructors
List of acceptable staff qualifications:
Include procedures for the induction of inexperienced instructors as required.
Where relevant include procedures for the employment of part time or contract instructors. All staff should have an appreciation of the contents of DASR 66 and DASR 147.
Cross refer to the list of present staff / qualification.
NOTE: staff employed prior to DASR 147 application who’s qualifications were previously acceptable, will continue to be accepted.
Cross refer to procedures for staff development.
3.7 - Qualifying the examiners and the practical assessors
Examiners should have a full understanding of all the requirements of DASR 66 and DASR 147. Cross refer to procedures for staff development.
Cross refer to the list of staff / qualifications.
Practical work assessors should be assessed as being competent in accordance with an approved process.
3.8 - Records of qualified instructors, examiners and practical assessors
The MTO must maintain a record of all training staff which must include details of the scope of their authorisation.
Training staff must be provided with evidence of the scope of their authorisation.
The following minimum information should be kept on record in respect of each instructor, examiner and practical assessor:
Name
Date of Birth
Personnel Number
Experience
Qualifications relevant to the approval scope
Training History (before entry)
Training (basic training, type training, continuation training)
Scope of activity
Date of first issue of the authorisation
If appropriate – expiry date of the authorisation
Starting date of employment
The records may be kept in any format (hard copy or computer based) subject to the appropriate security requirements.
Persons authorised to access the system should be maintained at a minimum to ensure that records cannot be altered in an unauthorised manner or that such confidential records become accessible to unauthorised persons.
The training staff should be given reasonable access on request to their own records.
The authorisation document should be in a style that makes its scope clear to training staff and any authorised person that may be required to review the document. Where codes are used to define scope, an interpretation document should be readily available.
Training staff are not required to carry the authorisation document at all times but should produce it within a reasonable time of a request from an authorised person. Authorised persons, apart from the MTO’s quality department must include DASA.
Any member of the DASA is classed as an authorised person when investigating the records system for initial and continued approval or when the DASA has cause to doubt the competence of a particular training staff
PART 4 - APPENDICES
4.1 - Examples of documents and forms used
This section should include examples of all documents and forms used by the MTO in the conduct of its DASR 147 function.
Some examples are listed below:
Student attendance record
Course certificate(s)
Certificate(s) of training
Classroom plan (exam purposes)
Course critique
Course results
Course design / change plan
Exam answer sheet
Exam results
Internal audit procedure
Internal audit schedule
Internal audit report
Application to conduct courses / examinations at a remote location
Interview report form
MTOE amendment request
MTOE amendment request log
Staff training record (to include qualifications, history and subjects taught)
Staff terms of reference
Student training / examination and assessment form
Training course review
Quality system
Aircraft visit form
4.2 - Syllabus and Training Needs Analysis (TNA) of each training course
This section should contain the syllabus for each DASA approved course and should also contain the associated Training Needs and Analysis.
4.3 - Cross-reference Index
If applicable - self-explanatory
The duration and minimum number of practical training hours to be completed on a basic training course shall be as follows:
|
Basic Course (See Note 3) |
Duration (Theory) (See Note 1) |
Duration (Practical) (See Note 1) |
Minimum Practical Training Hours for maximum reduction in experience requirements (See Note 2) |
|
A1 |
- |
- |
520 |
|
A2 |
- |
- |
420 |
|
A3 |
- |
- |
520 |
|
A4 |
- |
- |
520 |
|
B1.1 |
- |
- |
960 |
|
B1.2 |
- |
- |
800 |
|
B1.3 |
- |
- |
960 |
|
B1.4 |
- |
- |
960 |
|
B2 |
- |
- |
960 |
|
A (Module 50-55 Extensions) |
- |
- |
(See Note 1) |
|
B1 (Module 50-55 Extensions) |
- |
- |
(See Note 1) |
|
B2 (Module 50-55 Extensions) |
- |
- |
(See Note 1) |
NOTES:
To be specified by the DASA (if req’d).
These are the minimum practical training hours required for an individual to be able to claim reductions in the experience requirements as detailed in DASR 66.A.30(a)1(iii) and DASR 66.A.30(a)2(iii).
The duration of initial training (theory and practical) is determined during the training development process and it relates to trade training, not training for licences.
1. Basic Training/Examination AMCAMC
A Certificate of Recognition for a DASR 147 Basic Training Course or Basic Examination should be issued after completion of either basic training, basic examination or both basic training and basic examination.
Some examples of cases where a Certificate of Recognition should be issued are the following:
After successful completion of a full basic course in one MAML (sub) category including successful completion of the examinations of all the corresponding modules.
After successful completion of a full basic course in one MAML (sub) category without performing examinations. The examinations may be performed at a different DASR 147 MTO (this MTO will issue the corresponding Certificate of Recognition for those examinations) or at the MAA.
After successful completion of all module examinations corresponding to a MAML (sub) category.
After successful completion of certain modules/sub-modules/subjects.
It must be noted that 'successful completion of a course' (without the module examinations) means successful completion of the theoretical and practical training including the corresponding practical assessment.
The information contained within the example of a basic training certificate detailed below is to be used for recognition of completion of either the basic training, the basic examination or both the basic training and basic training examinations.
A training certificate shall clearly identify each individual module or sub-module examination by date passed together with the corresponding version of Appendix I to DASR 66.
DASR Form 148 - DASR 147 Approved Basic Training Course/ Examination Certificate
2. Military Aircraft Type Training
The information contained within the example of a Military Aircraft Type Training certificate as detailed below is to be used for recognition of completion of either the theoretical elements, the practical elements or both the theoretical and practical elements of the Military Aircraft Type Rating training course.
The appropriate references should be deleted as applicable and the course type box shall detail whether only the theoretical elements or the practical elements were covered or whether theoretical and practical elements were covered.
The training certificate shall clearly identify if the course is a complete course or a partial course (such as an airframe or powerplant or avionic/electrical or military specific systems only) or a difference course based upon the applicant’s previous experience, eg A400M course for C295M technicians. If the course is not a complete one, the certificate shall identify whether the interface areas have been covered or not.
DASR Form 149 - DASR 147 Approved Military Aircraft Type Training Course Certificate
